LEE Seung-yeon | Korea

Jury Comment All the nominated actors in the selected films delivered confident and convincing performances, making it truly difficult to choose just one emerging talent. Notably, The Gorals, which vividly portrays the friendship and coming-of-age of teenage girls stigmatized as troublemakers on the verge of their college entrance exams, showcased rising actors who each brought distinctive and memorable performances. While the jurors wished to recognize all of them, as only one recipient could be chosen, the award is presented to Lee Seung-yeon for her spirited performance and her creative interpretation of the role in every scene.

MOON Woo-jin | Korea

Jury Comment Actor Moon Woo-jin delicately unraveled the character Ji-soo through his natural, calm, and understated performance. His work conveyed a maturity and depth of insight far beyond his age, leaving a quiet yet profound resonance with its realism. He is an actor whose future growth is eagerly anticipated.